outofthecommon
The phrase 'out-of-the-common' is divided into five syllables: out-of-the-com-mon. The primary stress falls on 'com'. It's a fixed expression functioning as an adjective, with morphemes originating from Old English and Latin.
Definitions
- 1
Not ordinary; unusual; remarkable.
“His talent was truly out-of-the-common.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'com' (ˈkɒmən).
Syllables
out — Open syllable, unstressed.. of — Open syllable, unstressed.. the — Open syllable, unstressed.. com — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. mon — Open syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel-Consonant
Syllables typically end in vowels; a break occurs after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- Fixed expression; regional pronunciation variations may affect vowel sounds but not syllable division.
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